Yes, a weight gain of only 5-10 pounds will affect how your shoes fit, and yes weight gain definitely affects gait, the more weight we carry the more stress we put on all of our joints, especially the joints of the lower limb (legs and feet).
Weight Gain and Your Gait
When people gain weight do they gain weight in their feet as well? Does it affect their gait?
Tom Lemke
Custom Orthopedic Footwear in Edmonton, AB
The Foot Lab in Edmonton, AB specializes in custom orthopedic footwear, custom inserts, orthotics and footwear modifications. Visit Tom Lemke, our Certified Pedorthic Master Craftsman if you require custom-made shoes, custom insoles or other orthopedic footwear to improve posture, relieve pain or improve balance.
Tom Lemke has been making custom footwear for Canadians for over 30 years.
Tom became a Certified Pedorthic Master Craftsman in 1996, and a few years later in 2003 he started his own orthopedic, orthotic and pedorthic practice: The Foot Lab. Located in Edmonton, Alberta, The Foot Lab serves clients from Grande Prairie to Nova Scotia and beyond. Check out our website http://www.footlab.ca/
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